The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 27,600
€ 28,000
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
55.9
70
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
70 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
102.4
166.8
103.9
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
13.48 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
8V
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
50 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
443 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
82.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
164.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
